2023-04-28 National Day of Mourning

April 28th, 2023

Dear colleagues,

Today marks the National Day of Mourning in Canada. It’s an occasion to honour and remember our colleagues and workers across the country who have lost their lives, suffered injuries, or become ill due to their work.

On this day, the Canadian flag is flown at half-mast on Parliament Hill and all federal government buildings as a sign of respect and solidarity with those affected by workplace incidents and injuries.

While we reflect, it is important to acknowledge the impact that workplace incidents and injuries have on individuals, families, and communities. We must also strive to create a safe and healthy workplace for all our team members and continue to work towards preventing workplace accidents and injuries.

At Parks Canada, health, safety and well-being in the workplace is of the utmost importance. To this end, we have implemented various programs and training opportunities to ensure that our team members have access to the resources and training needed to work safely and prevent accidents from occurring. Next week, as part of Safety and Health Week, as well as Mental Health Week, additional programming will be offered to all employees.

We must remain vigilant and put the safety and well-being of our team members at the centre of our day-to-day efforts and operations.

As we pause for a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m., let’s remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries while working and renew our commitment to creating a safe and healthy workplace for all. 

Ron Hallman

President & CEO

#StrongerTogether #ParksCanadaProud

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